Below is a visualization of the D-line turnover the 49ers are undergoing. Defensive ends are in the top half and tackles are in the bottom half. Names shaded in grey are no longer with the team.

In this installment of the 49ers positional breakdown, 49ers.com is addressing San Francisco's defensive line and assessing the recent changes to the unit. Building a strong defensive line is ...

In this installment of the 49ers positional breakdown, 49ers.com is addressing San Francisco's defensive line and assessing the recent changes to the unit. The defensive line is made up of three ...

The disappointing position group on the 49ers on the 49ers last season was their defensive line. With all the money the 49ers pour into it, you'd think it would be the best position on the team.

Building a strong defensive line is always a top priority for the San Francisco 49ers. It is an aspect of a team that Kyle Shanahan holds near and dear to his values for an elite football team.

The 49ers also lost starting defensive tackle Maliek Collins, which means they could draft three plug-and-play defensive linemen in a couple weeks. "With the loss of Aaron Banks in free agency ...

LAS VEGAS — The 49ers’ big investment in their defensive line fell short in the biggest moment. Borrowing a script that the Buccaneers used to beat Patrick Mahomes in a Super Bowl earlier in ...

After coach Kyle Shanahan and general manager John Lynch's tenure with the San Francisco 49ers started with two ... on the foundation of a dominant defensive line capable of wrecking games.

“He grew up a fan of the 49ers and especially liked Patrick Willis and NaVorro Bowman,” Maiocco reported. Walter Nolen is an exceptional talent on the defensive line, combining strength and ...